Pitt Doesn't Want Rhoads

**CF_Cyclone** · 12-07-2010, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by cycloneML

uuugh, this sounds troublesome.

I don't think Rhoads will leave, even with Pederson back as the AD, he is from central Iowa, his parents still live in Ankeny and he wants to be here. Remember he sought out this job when it was offered to Chizek.

**CloneAbuse** · 12-07-2010, 10:24 PM

CPRs dad was our HS football coach. The two are close. Right now, Cecil can come to games and be on the sideline with his son, yet make it home shortly after to be with his ailing wife. CPR will likely want to be close to him for the next few years as his mom's health is not great. I don't think money will lure him at this stage of his life. His salary, living in central Iowa isn't shabby. If he keeps the momentum going, he knows he'll be rewarded.

I'd love to see him turn down Pitt...go ahead and make that offer Pitt, we'll never hear about it if they do.

**jsb** · 12-07-2010, 10:26 PM

It doesn't really matter if the fans want him or not. Minnesota fans didn't want Kill and that's who they got.

**CtownCyclone** · 12-07-2010, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by jsb

It doesn't really matter if the fans want him or not. Minnesota fans didn't want Kill and that's who they got.

North Texas' fans didn't want Danny Mac, but they got him anyway.

**kingcy** · 12-07-2010, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by CloneAbuse

CPRs dad was our HS football coach. The two are close. Right now, Cecil can come to games and be on the sideline with his son, yet make it home shortly after to be with his ailing wife. CPR will likely want to be close to him for the next few years as his mom's health is not great. I don't think money will lure him at this stage of his life. His salary, living in central Iowa isn't shabby. If he keeps the momentum going, he knows he'll be rewarded.

I'd love to see him turn down Pitt...go ahead and make that offer Pitt, we'll never hear about it if they do.

This. His parents are important to him. I can see him staying until they pass on then look to make a move. The money will always be there for a good coach.

**bostrem00** · 12-07-2010, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by CtownCyclone

North Texas' fans didn't want Danny Mac, but they got him anyway.

I can remember wondering to myself who is Paul Rhoads....and wanting Turner Gill....So far i'm glad JP didn't ask me

**Scott34** · 12-07-2010, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by vmbplayer

um $$$$$?

He's from central Iowa. Surprisingly $200-$300K a year can do a lot to sway people. I know everyone thinks of him as an Iowa State guy since birth but it's not like he attended ISU. Fan growing up sure, but that doesn't do enough to keep a guy passing on a 200K check. For $100K more a year I would give up my job and go work for the University of Iowa. Look at the loyalty Cael Sanderson showed ISU, and he is an alum getting well compensated

If we want to keep CPR long term we're going to have to pay the man more. That means people stepping up in the donation area, even ear-marking for football coach salary.

You can believe this or not but I have a friend on that is very high up in the Cyclone wrestling club board and this person stated that all Cael wanted was a call from Jamie himself and he never got that. Since he didn't get this I imagine he didn't feel very wanted.

**SBMcDunk** · 12-08-2010, 04:40 AM

^that seems very unbelievable but you never know i suppose

**Scott34** · 12-08-2010, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by SBMcDunk

^that seems very unbelievable but you never know i suppose

Like I said before, you didn't have to believe me. They are on the board of the wrestling club so they know whats going on with the team.

**ripvdub** · 12-08-2010, 06:12 AM

Well I hope Paul gets a raise and an extension out of this. He deserves it.

**erikbj** · 12-08-2010, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

Well I hope Paul gets a raise and an extension out of this. He deserves it.

If he gets a raise, what money are we going to have left to pay the parents of top recruits?

**CycloneErik** · 12-08-2010, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by erikbj

If he gets a raise, what money are we going to have left to pay the parents of top recruits?

I think that's a different fund, so it should be OK.

**Roby** · 12-08-2010, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I exchanged some tweets and private messages with a Pittsburgh writer I have gotten to know. Apparantly Rhoads' exit from Pittsburgh wasn't exactly what you would call 'smooth' and Rhoads really isn't a popular name among fans or boosters... Take it ad you will, but I trust my guy.

Why would Steve Pederson want Rhoads? He will want a high profile guy, and Rhoads is not high profile.

**cyfanatic** · 12-08-2010, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Roby

Why would Steve Pederson want Rhoads? He will want a high profile guy, and Rhoads is not high profile.

He might want a high-profile guy...but he just fired one of those. He needs to hire a coach that can build the program to the levels that Pitt expects.

**TheHelgo** · 12-08-2010, 08:04 AM

here's a thought. everyone on this board - get your annual Cyclone Club donation amount figured out for 2011. Then, add 10% to that donation, and call/email Jamie and tell him that you are adding that 10% to your 2011 donation to help do what you can to keep the current football coaching staff intact.

speaking of keeping the football staff intact, anyone see those elusive scoreboard renderings yet.....